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(07-01-2019, 01:33 PM)stav Wrote: Are you turning aluminum on a wood working lathe with wood working tools?
Yes. this pen was turned between centers (with bushings) with a carbide tool. I am going to try a different tool on the next one to see if it works better.
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Wow, I had no idea. Very cool.
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(06-29-2019, 12:47 PM)crokett™ Wrote: I had a specific finish in mind when I did this pen. It took some experimenting to get the finish I wanted. The actual finishing turned out to be pretty simple. This is also a new kit for me. I am testing various kits, I'm not up to the level if kitless yet. This is the Commander and I like that it is medium point and writes more smoothly than the other kits I have tried.
Very nice. Who makes the commander kit? I've been out of pen turning for years, but you're making me want to start again!
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(07-09-2019, 01:46 PM)FireWood Wrote: Very nice. Who makes the commander kit? I've been out of pen turning for years, but you're making me want to start again!
I don't know who makes it, but you can get it at Woodturningz.com
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(07-09-2019, 02:55 PM)crokett™ Wrote: I don't know who makes it, but you can get it at Woodturningz.com
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I am tempted to make one out of titanium because I have never turned it before..I understand it is a bit of a PITA. But I love the metal.
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(07-15-2019, 08:49 PM)Timberwolf Wrote: ...................
I am tempted to make one out of titanium because I have never turned it before..I understand it is a bit of a PITA. But I love the metal.
If I give you dimensions will you machine me the pen barrels? I will pay for the titanium.
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(07-17-2019, 01:02 PM)crokett™ Wrote: If I give you dimensions will you machine me the pen barrels? I will pay for the titanium.
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Dave, I wont make that commitment because I have never turned it before...I may see if I can buy enough stock just to "play around" with it..If I can work with it, I'll email you. I think it will make a great pen...and I'd like to be able to "freehand" it like brass or aluminum...If I can do it freehand, anybody with a wood lathe should be able to also.
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(07-17-2019, 03:12 PM)Timberwolf Wrote: ...................
Dave, I wont make that commitment because I have never turned it before...I may see if I can buy enough stock just to "play around" with it..If I can work with it, I'll email you. I think it will make a great pen...and I'd like to be able to "freehand" it like brass or aluminum...If I can do it freehand, anybody with a wood lathe should be able to also.
if it works, let me know. if it helps with motivation, I'll buy the kit and assemble a pen for you.
